Discontinued — last reported Q4 '23
Stock-based compensation expense
ConocoPhillips Stock-based compensation expense decreased by 53.4% to $27.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 56.5%, from $62.00M to $27.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-based compensation expense shows a downward trend with a -11.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A significant increase may indicate higher talent retention costs or aggressive equity incentive programs, which can dilute existing shareholders.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the total non-cash expense recognized by the company for granting stock options, restricted stock u...
Peer comparison
Common across all industries, particularly in large-cap companies with robust executive and employee incentive plans.
is_cat_stock_based_compensation_expenseHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $59.00M | $94.00M | $150.00M | $326.00M | $138.00M | $44.00M | $53.00M | -$42.00M | $69.00M | $92.00M | $42.00M | -$3.00M | $81.00M | $49.00M | $62.00M | $25.00M | $89.00M | $58.00M | $27.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +59.3% | +59.6% | +117.3% | -57.7% | -68.1% | +20.5% | -179.2% | +264.3% | +33.3% | -54.3% | -107.1% | >999% | -39.5% | +26.5% | -59.7% | +256.0% | -34.8% | -53.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +133.9% | -53.2% | -64.7% | -112.9% | -50.0% | +109.1% | -20.8% | +92.9% | +17.4% | -46.7% | +47.6% | +933.3% | +9.9% | +18.4% | -56.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ConocoPhillips's stock-based compensation expense?
- ConocoPhillips (COP) reported stock-based compensation expense of $27.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has ConocoPhillips's stock-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
- ConocoPhillips's stock-based compensation expense decreased by 56.5% year-over-year, from $62.00M to $27.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for ConocoPhillips's stock-based compensation expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), ConocoPhillips's stock-based compensation expense has grown at a -11.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $326.00M to $199.00M.
- What does stock-based compensation expense mean?
- The cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.